> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://scotchandcigarettes.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Best Budget Countertop Ice Maker: EUHOMY Leads - URL: https://scotchandcigarettes.com/best-budget-countertop-ice-maker/ - Published: 2026-09-07T07:19:53.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:24.000Z - Description: Six countertop ice makers, all claiming 26 lbs in 24 hours and 9 cubes in 6 minutes. The daily output figure won't help you choose. Footprint, basket size and warranty will. - Author: Elin Rowe - Tags: Kitchen & Dining, Kitchen Appliances, Ice Makers The best budget countertop ice maker is the EUHOMY IM001-B, because it delivers the same 26 lbs in 24 hours as every other pick here from a 6 lb body with a 12-month warranty behind it. If your household drains a basket faster than you can refill it, the Silonn SLIM33B and its 2.5L expandable basket and 1.8L tank is the better buy. Everything in this set claims 9 cubes in 6 minutes, so output is not the deciding number. In this guide 1. [Best budget countertop ice maker at a glance](#best-budget-countertop-ice-maker-at-a-glance) 2. [Why the 26 lb figure won't help you choose](#why-the-26-lb-figure-wont-help-you-choose) 3. [How I sorted six near-identical listings](#how-i-sorted-six-near-identical-listings) 4. [1\. EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker Machine with Handle — Best overall](#1-euhomy-countertop-ice-maker-machine-with-handle-%E2%80%94-best-overall) 5. [2\. Silonn Countertop Ice Maker — Best warranty](#2-silonn-countertop-ice-maker-%E2%80%94-best-warranty) 6. [3\. Sweetcrispy Countertop Ice Maker with Scoop — Best budget pick](#3-sweetcrispy-countertop-ice-maker-with-scoop-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick) 7. [4\. EUHOMY Ice Maker Countertop — Best for families](#4-euhomy-ice-maker-countertop-%E2%80%94-best-for-families) 8. [5\. Frigidaire 26 Lbs per Day Portable Compact Maker — Best premium](#5-frigidaire-26-lbs-per-day-portable-compact-maker-%E2%80%94-best-premium) 9. [6\. FRIGIDAIRE EFIC128AMZBLK Compact Countertop Ice Maker — Most versatile](#6-frigidaire-efic128amzblk-compact-countertop-ice-maker-%E2%80%94-most-versatile) 10. [What does spending more actually get you here?](#what-does-spending-more-actually-get-you-here) 11. [Will it fit where you want to put it?](#will-it-fit-where-you-want-to-put-it) 12. [What owning a bullet ice maker actually involves](#what-owning-a-bullet-ice-maker-actually-involves) 13. [EUHOMY IM001-B vs Silonn SLIM33B: which one?](#euhomy-im001-b-vs-silonn-slim33b-which-one) 14. [The verdict](#the-verdict) 15. [FAQ](#faq) ## Best budget countertop ice maker at a glance | Pick | Daily ice | Footprint (W x D x H) | Price | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- | --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Best overall**[EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker Machine with Handle](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWHZJHPL?tag=scotchcigars-20) | 26 lbs | 15.6 x 11.4 x 8.74 in | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWHZJHPL?tag=scotchcigars-20) | | **Best warranty**[Silonn Countertop Ice Maker](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6X1S96K?tag=scotchcigars-20) | 26 lbs | 11.1 x 13.2 x 8.98 in | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6X1S96K?tag=scotchcigars-20) | | **Best budget pick**[Sweetcrispy Countertop Ice Maker with Scoop](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1LQY4DC?tag=scotchcigars-20) | 26.5 lbs claim | 11.8 x 11.1 x 8.9 in | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1LQY4DC?tag=scotchcigars-20) | | **Best for families**[EUHOMY Ice Maker Countertop](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCJ78D27?tag=scotchcigars-20) | 26 lbs | 11.2 x 11.7 x 9.46 in | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCJ78D27?tag=scotchcigars-20) | | **Best premium**[Frigidaire 26 Lbs per Day Portable Compact Maker](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBJWP2W?tag=scotchcigars-20) | 26 lbs per day | 9 x 13 x 13 in | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBJWP2W?tag=scotchcigars-20) | | **Most versatile**[FRIGIDAIRE EFIC128AMZBLK Compact Countertop Ice Maker](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXZR6HQB?tag=scotchcigars-20) | 26 lb per day | 14.5 x 12 x 11 in | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXZR6HQB?tag=scotchcigars-20) | ## Why the 26 lb figure won't help you choose Look down that table again. Six machines, six identical output claims. Every single one says 26 lbs in 24 hours, and five of the six say 9 bullet cubes in 6 minutes. That is not a coincidence and it is not a competition. Bullet ice makers in this class share a mould size and a compressor class, which is why the numbers converge. The figure you see on the box describes a machine running non-stop for a full day with the basket emptied every cycle, which nobody does. In practice you get one basket, then you wait. So the deciding criterion in the best budget countertop ice maker category is not production. It is **how much ice the machine holds and how much counter it eats to hold it**. Silonn publishes a 2.5L expandable basket and a 1.8L water tank. Frigidaire's EFIC120 listing states a 2.1 qt tank and a basket that holds up to 1.5 lbs. Those are the numbers that change your day. Three things separate these picks once you stop reading the output claim: - **Basket capacity.** A 1.5 lb basket fills in well under an hour and then the machine idles. - **Footprint shape.** Depths run from 8.74 in to 13 in here, which decides whether the lid clears an upper cabinet. - **Published warranty.** Only three of the six list one. ## How I sorted six near-identical listings I built the shortlist around buyer profiles rather than a scoring rubric, because when the headline spec is identical across every candidate the spec sheet stops sorting anything. Four profiles cover almost everyone shopping for a budget countertop ice maker. 1. **The tight-counter buyer.** Someone with an upper cabinet 12 in above the worktop and no depth to spare. Height and depth decide it, not output. 2. **The high-draw household.** Two or three people filling glasses all evening. Basket and tank volume decide it. 3. **The occasional host.** Ice on Saturdays, cupboard the rest of the week. Weight and a carry handle decide it. 4. **The permanent-fixture buyer.** A home bar shelf where the machine never moves. Finish and build decide it. I then cut anything that failed its own profile. The stainless EUHOMY IM008-B publishes no weight at all, which knocks it out of profile three on the spot. The Frigidaire EFIC128AMZBLK publishes no weight and no warranty term, so it can only really serve profile one, and it does that on the strength of a 12 in depth in a 14.5 in wide body. The EUHOMY IM001-B was the only pick that satisfied two profiles cleanly at once, on a 6 lb weight and an 8.74 in height. ## 1\. EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker Machine with Handle — Best overall **At 6 lb with an 8.74 in height and a 12-month warranty in writing, this is the pick that fits the most counters and asks the least of you.** [![EUHOMY IM001-B black countertop ice maker with carry handle and see-through window — the 8.74 in height clears most upper cabinets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4157QL2BebL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWHZJHPL?tag=scotchcigars-20) **Best for:** anyone short on counter depth who wants a warranty in writing **Skip it if:** you need two cube sizes Two figures separate the IM001-B from the rest of this set. It weighs 6 lb, less than half the 14.6 lb Silonn and around a third of the 17.8 lb Frigidaire EFIC120, and it stands 8.74 in tall, the lowest published height here. Combine those with the handle EUHOMY builds in and you get the only pick in the group a single hand lifts comfortably from a cupboard shelf to the counter. The trade-off is width. At 15.6 in it is the widest machine in the set, wider than the 14.5 in Frigidaire EFIC128AMZBLK and nearly 4 in wider than the Sweetcrispy. It spreads sideways instead of upward, which suits a long stretch of worktop and punishes a narrow one. EUHOMY lists a 12-month warranty from the original purchase date, matching Silonn's one year and the EFIC120's one year, and beating the Sweetcrispy and both remaining picks that publish no term at all. The listing also claims an infrared sensor and an "ICE FULL" indicator, plus a see-through window and a self-cleaning cycle. Basket, scoop and manual are included. Where it gives ground is cube variety: EUHOMY's own IM008-B and four other picks here advertise two bullet sizes, and this one does not. **Pros:** - Lightest in the set at 6 lb - Lowest published height, 8.74 in - 12-month warranty stated from purchase date - Carry handle, basket and scoop included - The one buyers choose most often in this group **Cons:** - Widest footprint here at 15.6 in - Single cube size where five rivals claim two - No published basket or tank volume - Only two sellers list it [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWHZJHPL?tag=scotchcigars-20) ## 2\. Silonn Countertop Ice Maker — Best warranty **The only pick that publishes both basket and tank volume, and both numbers are the largest in this comparison.** [![Silonn SLIM33B jet black ice maker with LED touch panel — the 2.5L expandable basket holds roughly 9 cups of ice](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uv9+TqmwL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6X1S96K?tag=scotchcigars-20) **Best for:** households that empty the basket once a day, not four times **Skip it if:** your counter is shallower than 13 in Silonn is the only brand in this set that tells you how much ice the machine actually holds. The SLIM33B lists a 2.5L expandable spring-loaded basket, which Silonn puts at roughly 9 cups, alongside a 1.8L water tank. Set that against the EFIC120's stated 1.5 lb basket and you can see why holding capacity matters more than the shared 26 lbs daily claim. That extra volume costs you depth. At 13.2 in this is the deepest machine here apart from the 13 in Frigidaire EFIC120, and 2 in deeper than the Sweetcrispy or the EUHOMY IM008-B. Measure from the wall to the counter edge before you commit, especially if a backsplash or an outlet strip steals an inch. It is the second-cheapest of the six and sells faster than every pick except the IM001-B, which is unusual pairing for a machine carrying the largest published basket in the group. Warranty is one year from the manufacturer. Silonn also claims an LED touch panel, a one-touch self-cleaning cycle, two bullet sizes and 9 cubes in 6 minutes. At 14.6 lb it is the second-heaviest here, so it wants a permanent home rather than cupboard-to-counter duty. **Pros:** - Largest published basket in the set, 2.5L expandable - 1.8L water tank, the only tank volume stated here - One-year manufacturer warranty - Two bullet ice sizes claimed - Second-cheapest pick in this group **Cons:** - Deepest footprint here at 13.2 in - 14.6 lb makes it awkward to move - No carry handle mentioned in the listing - Jet black is the only colour listed [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6X1S96K?tag=scotchcigars-20) ## 3\. Sweetcrispy Countertop Ice Maker with Scoop — Best budget pick **The cheapest of the six, the only one offered in four colours, and the only one quoting a noise figure.** [![Sweetcrispy portable ice maker in black with built-in handle and scoop — four colour choices and a sub-40dB noise claim](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YXdQd6U2L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1LQY4DC?tag=scotchcigars-20) **Best for:** a dorm, office or bar cart where colour matters **Skip it if:** you want a published warranty term This is the cheapest pick here and the third-fastest seller in the group, and it earns that position on two things the others do not offer. Sweetcrispy lists Black, White, Green and Pink, where every rival gives you one finish. And it is the only listing in this set that puts a number on noise, claiming sub-40dB operation against the 45dB the EUHOMY IM008-B claims. Both are manufacturer figures rather than measured results, so treat the 5dB gap as a hint rather than a verdict. Still, it is the only noise comparison this set makes possible at all. The body measures 11.8 x 11.1 x 8.9 in, second-shallowest here after the IM001-B, and Sweetcrispy builds in a handle. Weight is 12.1 lb, mid-pack. The listing claims 9 bullet cubes in 6 to 8 minutes, 26.5 lbs in 24 hours, two cube sizes, Add Water and Ice Full alerts, and a self-cleaning function. Scoop and basket are in the box. The gap is paperwork. No warranty term appears in its specifications, where the IM001-B, Silonn and EFIC120 all publish one, and only a single seller lists it. **Pros:** - Cheapest pick in this comparison - Four colours listed, unique here - Sub-40dB claim, the lowest noise figure in the set - Built-in handle plus scoop and basket - Two cube sizes claimed **Cons:** - No warranty term published - Only one seller stocks it - 12.1 lb is double the IM001-B - Ice timing given as a 6 to 8 minute range, not a fixed 6 [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1LQY4DC?tag=scotchcigars-20) ## 4\. EUHOMY Ice Maker Countertop — Best for families **Stainless finish, two cube sizes and a 45dB claim, in the second-shallowest body here.** [![EUHOMY IM008-B stainless steel countertop ice maker with carry handle — two bullet sizes for chilling and for drinks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fX2fsSVdL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCJ78D27?tag=scotchcigars-20) **Best for:** mixed drink duty, small cubes for chilling and large for glasses **Skip it if:** you need to know what it weighs before you buy The IM008-B is EUHOMY's stainless answer to its own black IM001-B, and the two split along a clear line. This one adds the second cube size the IM001-B lacks, with EUHOMY suggesting small cubes for seafood and fast chilling and larger cubes for iced coffee, soda and cocktails. That is genuinely useful in a house where one person wants a chilled bowl and another wants a tall glass. Its footprint is 11.2 x 11.7 x 9.46 in, so it swaps the IM001-B's 15.6 in width for a much tidier 11.2 in. Height climbs to 9.46 in, the second-tallest here after the 13 in EFIC120\. EUHOMY claims 45dB operation, 9 cubes in as little as 6 minutes, 26 lbs a day which the listing frames as enough for 140-plus drinks, a self-cleaning cycle and a carry handle. Basket and scoop are included. Two omissions hold it back. The listing publishes no weight, which matters when the handle is a selling point, and no warranty term, where the black IM001-B states 12 months. It is also the slowest seller of the six despite sitting mid-range on price, which is a hard thing to explain away when a cheaper stainless-adjacent option sells better. **Pros:** - Two bullet cube sizes for different drinks - 45dB low-noise claim from the manufacturer - Stainless steel finish, 11.2 in wide body - Carry handle, basket and scoop included **Cons:** - No published weight at all - No warranty term stated - Slowest seller in this group - 9.46 in height, second-tallest here [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCJ78D27?tag=scotchcigars-20) ## 5\. Frigidaire 26 Lbs per Day Portable Compact Maker — Best premium **The most expensive pick here, and the only one that tells you both its tank capacity in quarts and its basket capacity in pounds.** [![Frigidaire EFIC120 stainless portable ice maker with transparent window — a 2.1 qt tank feeds 9 cubes every 7 minutes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41c+SzlddgL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBJWP2W?tag=scotchcigars-20) **Best for:** a fixed home bar spot where the stainless finish stays put **Skip it if:** you plan to carry it anywhere The EFIC120 is the heaviest and most expensive machine in this comparison at 17.8 lb, and it is also the most specific about what it holds. Frigidaire states a 2.1 qt water tank and an interior basket good for up to 1.5 lbs of ice, plus 9 bullet cubes every 7 minutes in two size options and a one-year warranty. That 1.5 lb basket is the smallest stated holding capacity here, well short of Silonn's 2.5L, so expect to empty it often. Shape is its other quirk. At 9 x 13 x 13 in it is the narrowest pick in the set and the tallest, a tower rather than a slab. Under a 12 in cabinet clearance it simply will not go, and no amount of counter width fixes that. What you get for the top price position is a stainless body from a name people recognise, a transparent window, a published warranty and an included scoop. It sells faster than three of the picks below it in price, which suggests the brand carries real weight with shoppers. For a budget countertop ice maker shortlist, though, the value case is thin. It costs the most, holds the least ice by its own stated figure, weighs the most and takes 7 minutes per batch where five rivals claim 6. **Pros:** - Only 9 in wide, narrowest footprint here - Published 2.1 qt tank and 1.5 lb basket figures - One-year warranty stated - Stainless finish with transparent window - Two cube sizes and included scoop **Cons:** - Most expensive pick in the set - Heaviest at 17.8 lb - 13 in height blocks most under-cabinet spots - Smallest stated basket capacity, 1.5 lbs - 7-minute cycle against 6 elsewhere [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBJWP2W?tag=scotchcigars-20) ## 6\. FRIGIDAIRE EFIC128AMZBLK Compact Countertop Ice Maker — Most versatile **A 105W rated power figure and a water-recycling cycle, but the thinnest spec sheet of any pick here.** [![Frigidaire EFIC128AMZBLK black compact ice maker with large viewing window — recycles meltwater back into the next batch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31w3rjNxQWL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXZR6HQB?tag=scotchcigars-20) **Best for:** counters with more width than depth **Skip it if:** you compare picks on published specs The EFIC128AMZBLK does one thing no other pick in this set claims. Frigidaire says that when unused ice melts, the machine recycles the water back into the next batch, which means less topping up on a hot afternoon and less water down the sink. It is also the only listing here that publishes rated power, at 105W, and it names its refrigerant as R600a. Dimensions are 14.5 x 12 x 11 in, second-widest after the IM001-B, with a 12 in depth that sits between the shallow Sweetcrispy and the deep Silonn. Frigidaire quotes 9 cubes per 5 to 6 minute cycle and 26 lb in 24 hours, with basket-full and low-water indicators and a large transparent window. Two problems keep it last. Its own listing gives conflicting dimensions, quoting 13 x 11 x 12.5 inches in the feature copy against the 14.5 x 12 x 11 in specification, and Frigidaire's own note tells you to check the dimensions and weight before buying. Yet no weight is published anywhere, and no warranty term either. It also sits in the top price band alongside the EFIC120 while publishing less than the entry-priced Silonn does. **Pros:** - Recycles meltwater into the next batch - 105W rated power, only power figure in the set - Refrigerant named as R600a - 5 to 6 minute cycle claim - Basket-full and low-water indicators **Cons:** - Dimensions stated two different ways in one listing - No published weight - No warranty term stated - Premium price position with the thinnest spec sheet here [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXZR6HQB?tag=scotchcigars-20) ## What does spending more actually get you here? Very little, which is the honest answer and the reason this category rewards careful shopping. **The entry tier**, meaning the Sweetcrispy and the Silonn, delivers the same 26 lbs daily claim as everything above it. Silonn adds the largest published basket in the set at 2.5L and a one-year warranty. Sweetcrispy adds four colours and the lowest noise claim. Neither asks you to give up output. **The middle tier**, the two EUHOMY machines, buys you build details rather than performance. The IM001-B trades cube variety for a 6 lb weight and a stated 12-month warranty. The IM008-B trades weight transparency for stainless and two cube sizes. **The top tier**, both Frigidaires, buys a brand name and, on the EFIC120, unusually precise tank and basket figures. It does not buy more ice. The EFIC120 quotes 7 minutes per batch against 6 elsewhere and states the smallest basket here at 1.5 lbs. So the money is not buying ice. It is buying finish, name and paperwork, and two entry-priced picks already publish the warranty and capacity numbers the top tier charges for. ## Will it fit where you want to put it? Measure before you shop, not after. Depth and height are where these machines fail, and the spread across this set is wide enough to matter. Height first, because upper cabinets are unforgiving: - 8.74 in: EUHOMY IM001-B - 8.9 in: Sweetcrispy - 8.98 in: Silonn - 9.46 in: EUHOMY IM008-B - 11 in: Frigidaire EFIC128AMZBLK - 13 in: Frigidaire EFIC120 That is a 4.26 in swing from shortest to tallest. Add clearance to lift the lid and fill the tank, and the EFIC120 needs a shelf with open air above it. Depth runs from the IM001-B's 11.4 in to the Silonn's 13.2 in. Width runs the other way, from the EFIC120's 9 in to the IM001-B's 15.6 in. Notice the pattern: the tall narrow picks and the low wide picks occupy roughly the same volume, arranged differently. Your counter decides which arrangement works. One caution. The EFIC128AMZBLK listing states two different sets of dimensions, and Frigidaire's own note asks you to confirm the fit. Check the current listing yourself before you order that one for a tight gap. ## What owning a bullet ice maker actually involves Nobody mentions this part in the listing photos, so here it is plainly. **You feed it water by hand.** None of these six connects to a plumbing line. The Silonn's 1.8L tank and the EFIC120's 2.1 qt tank are the only capacities published, and once the tank runs dry the machine stops and alerts you. Expect a refill every couple of hours during heavy use. **You empty the basket yourself.** The sensors here flash Ice Full and pause production. The EFIC120's basket holds a stated 1.5 lbs, so it will pause well before the day is out. This is exactly why the 26 lbs figure describes a lab, not a kitchen. **The ice melts.** These are ice makers, not freezers. Only the EFIC128AMZBLK claims to recycle meltwater back into the next batch; on the others, water pools and eventually needs draining. **You run the cleaning cycle.** The IM001-B, IM008-B, Sweetcrispy and Silonn all advertise self-cleaning functions, and the Silonn's is one-touch. Run it regularly and use filtered water if your supply is hard, because mineral scale is what eventually kills these machines. **Bullet ice is hollow and cylindrical.** It chills fast and it dilutes fast. Fine for soda, less ideal for a slow whisky. ## EUHOMY IM001-B vs Silonn SLIM33B: which one? These two are the real decision, and they split on a single question: does the machine move, or does it live somewhere? The EUHOMY IM001-B weighs 6 lb and stands 8.74 in tall, with a handle and a stated 12-month warranty. Lift it from a cupboard, make ice, put it away. That is a genuinely different appliance from the 14.6 lb Silonn, which no reasonable person shuffles around weekly. The Silonn wins on holding capacity, and by a lot. Its 2.5L expandable basket is the largest published figure in this set, and its 1.8L tank is the only tank volume any of these listings quotes besides the EFIC120's 2.1 qt. It also adds a second cube size and an LED touch panel that the IM001-B does not claim. Footprints point in opposite directions. The IM001-B needs 15.6 in of width and only 11.4 in of depth. The Silonn needs 11.1 in of width and 13.2 in of depth. Neither is smaller; they just fail on different counters. Price splits them too: the Silonn is the second-cheapest here, the IM001-B sits mid-range. If your counter is deep and the machine stays put, buy the Silonn. ## The verdict **Entry tier.** The Silonn SLIM33B is the smartest buy in this whole set. It is the second-cheapest pick, it publishes the largest basket at 2.5L and the largest tank at 1.8L, it carries a one-year manufacturer warranty, and it claims two cube sizes. The only real cost is its 13.2 in depth and its 14.6 lb weight. If your counter takes it, take it. The Sweetcrispy sits alongside it as the cheapest option and the only one in four colours, with a sub-40dB claim, but no published warranty term. **Middle tier.** The EUHOMY IM001-B is my overall winner because it solves the problem the others ignore. At 6 lb and 8.74 in tall with a handle and a stated 12-month warranty, it is the one you can actually store in a cupboard between parties. Give up the second cube size and the 15.6 in width. The stainless IM008-B adds two cube sizes and a 45dB claim but publishes neither weight nor warranty. **Premium tier.** Both Frigidaires ask top money for the same 26 lb output. The EFIC120 earns some of it with a published 2.1 qt tank and a one-year warranty in a 9 in wide body. Buy it for the finish and the narrow footprint, not the performance. ## FAQ ### Is a budget countertop ice maker worth it? A budget countertop ice maker is worth it if you currently run out of ice or wait on freezer trays. Every pick here claims 26 lbs in 24 hours and around 9 cubes per 6-minute cycle, which no tray matches. The catch is manual work: you refill the tank yourself and you empty the basket yourself, and the ice slowly melts because these are not freezers. ### Which countertop ice maker gives the most ice per dollar? Most ice per dollar goes to the Silonn SLIM33B. It is the second-cheapest pick here yet publishes the largest holding capacity in the set, a 2.5L expandable basket that Silonn puts at roughly 9 cups, fed by a 1.8L tank. Since all six machines claim the same 26 lbs daily output, holding capacity is what separates them, and the entry-priced Silonn holds more than the premium Frigidaire EFIC120's stated 1.5 lbs. ### How much counter space does a countertop ice maker need? Counter space needs range widely across this set. Widths run from the Frigidaire EFIC120's 9 in to the EUHOMY IM001-B's 15.6 in, depths from 11.4 in to 13.2 in, and heights from 8.74 in to 13 in. Measure your depth and your under-cabinet clearance first. Add a couple of inches above for lid access, since you fill these by hand from the top. ### EUHOMY IM001-B or Frigidaire EFIC120: which should I buy? Buy the EUHOMY IM001-B if the machine needs to move. It weighs 6 lb against the Frigidaire's 17.8 lb, stands 8.74 in tall against 13 in, has a handle, and states a 12-month warranty. Buy the EFIC120 if your spot is only 9 in wide and stays fixed. Both quote 26 lbs a day, so weight and shape decide it, not output. ### What is the biggest mistake when buying a cheap ice maker? The biggest mistake is treating the 26 lbs figure as a difference. All six picks here claim it, so it sorts nothing. Buyers then discover the basket fills in under an hour and the machine idles, or that the 13 in height won't clear a cabinet. Compare basket volume, tank volume and footprint instead, and check whether a warranty term is actually published. Start by measuring two numbers on your own counter: the depth from wall to edge, and the clearance to whatever hangs above. Those two figures eliminate at least half this set before you compare anything else. Then decide whether the machine lives out or goes away. If it goes away, the EUHOMY IM001-B is the only pick here light enough at 6 lb to make that habit stick, and its stated 12-month warranty means you are not gambling on a machine you'll be lifting twice a week. If it stays out on a deep counter, the Silonn holds more ice for less money. *Last updated: September 12, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.* *This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.*